Pediatric Conditions Flashcards
Neonate
0-28 days
Infant
1mo-12mo
Child
1-12 years
Adolescent
13-18 years
Apgar Scoring
Lower score = more medical care required
Prevents bleeding
Vit K
Jaundice
Light therapy
Temperatures to Seek Urgent Care
- < 3months: 100.4 rectal
- (3-6) months: 101 rectal
- > 6 months: 103 rectal
Low Apgar Scores
Due to immature lung and heart development
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
NSAIDs
Respiratory Distress Symdrome
Deficient surfactant in lungs
OTC Pain/fever
> 6 months:
Ibuprofen: 5-10 mg/kg/dose q6-8h
Acetaminophen: 10-15 mg/kg/dose q4-6h
Acetaminophen drops
160mg/5ml
OTC gas
Simethicone drops
OTC Nasal congestion
- cool mist humidifier
- suction w. saline drops
OTC Constipation
- Miralax (PEG 3350)
- glycerin suppository
- prunes or pears
Bacterial meningitis
< 1 month: ampicillin + cefotax/gentimicin
> 1month: Vancomycin + cefotax/ceftriax
Nocturnal enuresis
Desmopressin
(Synthetic anti diuretic hormone)
- injection, oral, nasal
Croup
- Inflammation of upper airway
- inspiratory stridor
- barking cough
- hoarseness
Severe:
Dexamethasone + Epinephrine
RSV Treatment
- common cause of bronchiolitis
- supportive treatment
- severe: inhaled ribavirin
RSV prophylaxis
-Synagis
Qmonthly, 15 mg/kg, IM, thigh muscle
Indication:
-premature infants
-Heart/lung conditions
Avoid in Pediatrics
- codeine
- tramadol
- promethazine
- ceftriaxone
Not Recommended in pediatrics
- Quinolones
- Tetracyclines
- Benzocaine
- OTC cough/cold (<6 yr)
Most common overdose (Pediatrics)
-Iron
- Acetaminophen
